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Women's Wailana™ Buoyancy Rash Guard

$119

Built to breathe, designed to float.

Meet Wailana™, the innovative buoyancy rash guard designed for life in the water.

Powered by DualFactor™ Technology, Wailana combines the comfort of a performance rash guard with an integrated, orally inflatable buoyancy chamber. Breathable when dry and inflatable when wet, it delivers optional buoyancy without the bulk of traditional flotation gear.

Features

  • Integrated, front-panel inflatable buoyancy chamber

  • Inflates orally with just a few breaths

  • No separate valves, clips, or detachable components

  • Four-way stretch performance fabric

  • Athletic fit designed for swimming and water activities

How It Works

Wear. Wet. Inflate. Float.

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Performance athletic fit. Deflate fully before taking it off.

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Important safety notice

This product assists floating. For use by COMPETENT SWIMMERS ONLY. It is NOT a life jacket, personal flotation device (PFD), or life-saving device. Not suitable for non-swimmers or unsupervised use.

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Built to Breathe. Designed to Float.

01

Wear it flat

The chamber lies flat until you want it.

02

Inflate at the collar

Inflate with a few breaths through the collar tube.

03

Float

Low-profile lift across the chest, arms free.

04

Deflate, reuse

Lift the tube and press the chest to release the air. Nothing to replace.

Engineered Differently. Powered by DualFactor™ Technology, Wailana™ incorporates specialized performance materials unlike conventional inflatable products. Minor bubbling along seams or through the fabric when submerged is an expected characteristic of the design and does not necessarily indicate a defect.

Fabric & care

Care: machine wash cold, gentle cycle, hang dry. Do not bleach, tumble dry, iron or dry clean.

Fit

Performance athletic fit — tailored for all-day comfort, not compression. Men's S–3XL, women's XS–2XL. Always deflate the chamber fully before removing. Size guide

What it is — and isn't

Wailana™ is a buoyancy aid for competent swimmers. It is not a life jacket, PFD, or life-saving device, and it isn't Coast Guard approved.

Questions

Is Wailana™ a life jacket?

No. It's a buoyancy aid for competent swimmers — extra lift when you want it, not a life-saving device or PFD.

Does it use CO₂ cartridges?

No. You inflate it with just a few breaths through the collar tube, so there's nothing to buy again and no cost per use.

Can I surf or swim with it deflated?

Yes. Deflated, the chamber lies flat and it wears like a regular rash guard.

How do I deflate it?

Release the strap and lift the tube beside your head, keeping the opening above the water. Hold the tube up and press the inflated area with your other hand to release the air. Always deflate fully before taking the shirt off. Your Wailana™ also gradually releases air as the fabric dries.

Is it normal to see small air bubbles?

Yes! Wailana™ features our proprietary DualFactor™ Technology, incorporating specialized performance materials engineered for lightweight, on-demand buoyancy.

Due to the unique characteristics of this technology, small air bubbles may occasionally appear along seams or through the fabric when submerged. This is an expected characteristic of the design and does not necessarily indicate a defect or affect normal performance.

If you experience excessive air loss or difficulty maintaining expected buoyancy, please contact us at contact@mawowui.com.

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